MAGNESIUM STEARATE
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MAGNESIUM STEARATE
Magnesium stearate is the chemical compound with the formula Mg 2. It is a soap, consisting of salt containing two equivalents of stearate and one magnesium cation. Magnesium stearate is a white, water-insoluble powder.
Formula: Mg(C18H35O2)2
Molar mass: 591.27 g/mol
Density: 1.026 g/cm³
Solubility: negligible in ether and alcohol; slightly soluble in benzene
Solubility in water: 0.003 g/100 mL (15 °C); 0.004 g/100 mL (25 °C); 0.008 g/100 mL (50 °C)
Melting point: 88.5 °C (191.3 °F; 361.6 K)
LD<sub>50</sub> (median dose): > 1000 mg/kg (oral, rat)